Prove that the area of an equilateral triangle described on one side of the square is equal
Triangles (10)Prove that the area of an equilateral triangle described on one side of the square is equal to half the area of the equilateral triangle described on one of its diagonal.
Answer
Let the side of the square be a units
AC2 = a2 + a2 = 2a2
AC = $ \sqrt{2} a $ units
- Exam Year: 2018
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